Annual Texas Independence Day celebrations have become one of the state’s favorite ways to connect with its colorful past. Every year, people across Texas gather in small towns, big cities, and historic sites to mark March 2nd, the date the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed back in 1836. Whether you’re a fan of reenactments, … Read more
San Antonio has a one-of-a-kind history that traces back to its days as a Spanish colonial outpost. What makes the city interesting for anyone who loves heritage is how you can still see, touch, and experience Texas’s early colonial period in the streets, buildings, and even along the river. From the famous Alamo to cozy … Read more
Davy Crockett pops up in just about every conversation I have about the fight for Texas independence. He’s got that mythic status as the buckskin-wearing frontiersman, but there’s a lot more to his story in Texas than just coonskin caps and tall tales. I’ve spent some time digging into his life and what actually happened … Read more
Juan Seguín’s name pops up a lot when you dig into the story of the Texas Revolution, and for good reason. As a native-born Tejano who fought for independence, led troops in battle, and later became a political leader, Seguín’s life really shows just how complicated and important the Tejano contribution to Texas actually was. … Read more
Texas is practically built on its storied history, and there’s nowhere that comes through more than in the state’s battlefields. If you’re into exploring the past where it actually happened, Texas is packed with sites where history took a pretty dramatic turn. From the legendary battles for independence to skirmishes that shaped the Civil War, … Read more
The Alamo is a landmark anyone interested in American history has probably heard of, and for good reason. Sitting in the middle of San Antonio, Texas, this former mission turned fortress has seen more than its fair share of action, drama, and transformation. On a personal trip there, I didn’t just see an old building—walking … Read more